6563LikesUSGT
03-04-2014 | 03:00 PM
#2252
Tech Fanatic
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 903
From: San Antonio, Texas
Can't speak for anyone but myself, but yes, I'm certainly aware of the handling characteristics of track widening, either from wider hexes or relocated hinge pins. I will fill the wheel wells reasonably well and then tune the car from there.
For me, USGT is about scale appearance and without it, this class holds zero appeal to me. It's all about the aesthetics first and foremost or I'd run only touring cars. Running super narrow offset wheels that tuck far into the body absolutely kills the look for me. For that reason alone I'll never run a 200mm body in USGT.
Thankfully, our club runs USGT rules, but with allows any treaded tire so we're not limited to such a lackluster wheel/offset selection.
For me, USGT is about scale appearance and without it, this class holds zero appeal to me. It's all about the aesthetics first and foremost or I'd run only touring cars. Running super narrow offset wheels that tuck far into the body absolutely kills the look for me. For that reason alone I'll never run a 200mm body in USGT.
Thankfully, our club runs USGT rules, but with allows any treaded tire so we're not limited to such a lackluster wheel/offset selection.
03-04-2014 | 03:06 PM
#2253
Jeebus, Sam. My eyes! MY EYES!!!!! 
John, hopefully next time I come down to race with y'all I'll bring my bucket-o-tires. I know I have some belted HPI X-patterns in there. You're more than welcome to try them out. Not sure if anyone else down there is interested in USGT, but we can help build it up. I just need to get another 21.5 motor...
...and an ESC.
John, hopefully next time I come down to race with y'all I'll bring my bucket-o-tires. I know I have some belted HPI X-patterns in there. You're more than welcome to try them out. Not sure if anyone else down there is interested in USGT, but we can help build it up. I just need to get another 21.5 motor...
...and an ESC.
03-04-2014 | 03:09 PM
#2254
Tech Regular
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 289
From: Brevard, NC
I know what you mean. Even with my 190mm Audi R8 body, 2mm spacers give the rear spec tires/wheels a more stock looking appearance. I really like the way the spec tires handle & probably will until I see you zoom by my up in Austin. BTW what other treaded tires are you using? Besides the old HPI X patterns I'm not finding much - but I may not be looking in the right places
is a 200mm chassis. I have no problems with the scale looks. See attached photos. Regards
Norman2
PS: No problem with offsets.
Last edited by Matt Trimmings; 05-19-2016 at 09:29 PM.
03-05-2014 | 09:03 AM
#2257
We are just starting the USGT class at my local track (SpeedWorld, Roseville CA) and I am very excited. I just ordered the tires, wheels and a 911 body. I hope this class really takes off.
03-06-2014 | 02:23 PM
#2258
Tech Fanatic
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 903
From: San Antonio, Texas
Jeebus, Sam. My eyes! MY EYES!!!!!
John, hopefully next time I come down to race with y'all I'll bring my bucket-o-tires. I know I have some belted HPI X-patterns in there. You're more than welcome to try them out. Not sure if anyone else down there is interested in USGT, but we can help build it up. I just need to get another 21.5 motor...
...and an ESC.
John, hopefully next time I come down to race with y'all I'll bring my bucket-o-tires. I know I have some belted HPI X-patterns in there. You're more than welcome to try them out. Not sure if anyone else down there is interested in USGT, but we can help build it up. I just need to get another 21.5 motor...
...and an ESC.
PS my catarac surgery went well and I'm now seeing nearly 20/20, so watch out now that this old man can see again.
03-07-2014 | 04:51 AM
#2259
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 6,410
From: Austin,TX
I can totally see you in this RJ... or maybe The Glitch:
http://www.rcmart.com/toyota-vellfir...?cPath=438_875
Here's Tommy's ride:
http://www.rcmart.com/toyota-corolla...?cPath=438_875
http://www.rcmart.com/toyota-vellfir...?cPath=438_875
Here's Tommy's ride:
http://www.rcmart.com/toyota-corolla...?cPath=438_875
03-07-2014 | 10:08 AM
#2262
Finally finished my Sakura D3 FWD racer!
It has an internal ratio of 2.0, modified steering linkage, sway bars, servo and battery position.
It has an internal ratio of 2.0, modified steering linkage, sway bars, servo and battery position.
Last edited by Matt Trimmings; 05-19-2016 at 09:29 PM.
03-07-2014 | 10:53 AM
#2264
Tech Addict
iTrader: (84)
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 691
From: Wyoming, MN